Decision Memo Completed

Eldora Mountain Resort Electric Line Upgrade

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Boulder, Colorado Boulder Ranger District

The Forest Service proposes to authorize Eldora Mountain Resort to upgrade their electric line to support the Challenge Express ski lift which was approved in the Eldora Mountain Resort Ski Area Projects EIS decision in October 2015.

Location

The proposed new conduit is on skiers right (as the skier is heading downhill) on the edge of the Jolly Jug Ski Trail at Eldora Mountain Resort located near the town of Nederland.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/06/2017
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Eldora Mountain Resort Electric Line UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 06/09/2017
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsBoulder Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management